Characters of Place Flashcards
What is endogenous factors?
Characteristics of place itself which have originated internally
How does location contribute to the charcater of cambridge
Climate in cambridge is mild, corps are easily grown, therefore many wheat and rapseed farming jobs are concentrated around Cambridge
How does topography contribute to the character of cambridge?
Topography is shape of the land (e.g height and relief). Cambridge is mostly flat, therefore cycling is easy
How does physical geography contribute to the character of Cambridge?
River Cam flows through central cambridge. It is narrow and shallow. This meant that punts are used and these attract tourists.
How does land use contribute to the character of different areas in Cambridge?
Land in central Cambridge is economically productive, while areas such as Chesterton are more residential.
How does demography contribute to the character of Cambridge?
Cambridge is demographically diverse. Some areas, like Romsey have many amenities for different religous groups.
What is exogenous factors?
Relationship of one place with other places and the external factors which affect this.
How do flows of money contribute to the character of Cambridge?
TNCs like Microsoft invest in research in Cambridge, where many science businesses at the science park employs thousands.
How do Migration contribute to the character of Cambridge
University of Cambridge offer support to student whose 1st lanuage is not English. Over 51000 people commute to Cambridge, therefore it has 2 train station
